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Finding Balance.

Author: Jefferson O Imgbi

Date: Monday, June 16, 2025

Key Bible Verse: "A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight."  
—  Proverbs 11:1 

The Series Subtitle: Finding Balance. Part 2

Affirmation: "I choose balance. My life is aligned, my priorities are clear, and my decisions reflect peace, purpose, and strength."

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Day 2: Balancing Faith and Responsibility – Trusting God While Taking Action

Faith is not a substitute for responsibility. James 2:17 reminds us, "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone." Trusting God does not mean neglecting your part. Balance means praying with confidence while planning with diligence. It is believing in the outcome while also doing the work that leads there. Faith moves mountains, but sometimes it hands you a shovel first.

There are seasons when God opens doors miraculously, but often, He gives instructions instead. Noah had to build the ark. Ruth had to go to the field. Nehemiah had to pick up stones. These were acts of faith expressed through responsibility. Waiting without working is not faith; it is avoidance. And working without trust becomes striving. Balance is when you trust fully and act wisely.

Look at your current goals, needs, or prayers. Are you trusting without acting? Or acting without trust? Bring both together. Ask God for direction, and then take the steps. Faith and responsibility are partners, not opponents.

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Connect

Consider a situation where you prayed and also did the necessary work, and a breakthrough occurred. That outcome was not by chance; it was the result of both trust and action. Let it remind you that God's favour flows where obedience and effort meet.

Extend

In scripture, Jesus told the man with the withered hand to stretch it forth. He told the servants to fill the pots. He told the ten lepers to show themselves to the priest. Their miracles followed the movement. Action matters. Do what you can, and trust God to do what you cannot.

Reflection And Application

Write down one area in your life where you need to balance trust and action. Then, define the next step you can take. Do not wait for perfect conditions. Start where you are, with faith and obedience.

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson O Imgbi

"Faith works best when it walks with action. Trust God, but also pick up your tools."

Inspirational Quote Video and Audio

Let Us Pray

May God bless your heart with clarity so that you can see where faith and responsibility must align. May He give you wisdom to act, strength to follow through, and peace in the process. Let your trust be active, and your actions be led by faith. May your life reflect both dependence on Him and diligence in your calling. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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Mental Health Conditions          Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson      Mental Illness and Recovery

A Final Thought with Jefferson   The Sure Word Audio and Video Blog Post    Living with Purpose
 
Overcoming Adversity                Faith and Despair               Inspiration for Uncertain Times

Words of Encouragement          The Bible Verse of the Day    Spiritual Motivation

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Personal and Spiritual Growth    Time Management               The Sure Word Capsule
                 
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